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Antuinreddit's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    Feeling Got a Job Thinking

    I was laid off nearly a year ago after working as a backend engineer for over 15 years. Recently, I received two job offers: one from a FAANG company for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) role and another for a Lead Engineer position at a non-FAANG company, which offers almost half the compensation. I'm leaning towards the FAANG offer due to the higher pay, but I'm concerned about whether taking the SDET role will hinder my chances of transitioning back to a Software Engineer (SWE) position in the future. It's a tough decision, as SDET isn't my preferred path.

    Job title: Software Development Engineer in Test

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    Feeling Got a Job Planning Thinking

    After nearly a year of being laid off, I finally received two job offers! It's been a tough journey, especially as the sole breadwinner for my family. I've been a backend engineer for over 15 years, and after sending out hundreds of applications and facing countless rejections, I was starting to lose hope. The first offer is for a Senior Software Engineer position with a base salary of $158k and a total compensation of around $200k. The second offer is from a FAANG company for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) role, with a base salary of $240k and a total compensation of approximately $330k, including stocks and bonuses. Both positions are located in the Bay Area. Now, I'm weighing my options and wondering which offer to accept. Is it a bad idea to take the SDET role? Will I have the opportunity to transition back to a Software Engineer role in the future? I'm feeling relieved to have these offers, but I want to make the right choice for my career.

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